Sample Items Revised September 2008 Secondary General Drafting Test Code: 134 Mississippi Department of Education Office of Student Assessment
MS-CPAS2 Sample Test Items The MS-CPAS2 sample test items for the Mississippi Vocational Technical Curriculum Frameworks are now available to the public. Sample test items are provided to help familiarize students with the MS-CPAS2. The sample test items in this publication are representative only and should not be interpreted as exact duplicates of the items on the MS-CPAS2. Although the results of the MS-CPAS2 sample test items can be used to determine students strengths and weaknesses, they should not replace other forms of classroom assessment. The answer keys are located at the back of each sample item document and can be used to identify the unit/course to which the sample item is aligned as well as the cognitive level (C1 or C2) of each item. Notice of Non-Discrimination The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Vocational Education and Workforce Development does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the nondiscrimination policies of the Mississippi Department of Education. Director, Office of Human Resources Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 359 Jackson, Mississippi 39201 (601) 359-3511
Page 1 of 15 1 The French curve is shown in which of the following illustrations? 2 3 4 5 6 Which of the following is the softest pencil lead? A. F B. 6H C. H D. 2B Measuring an angle of 40º requires the use of: A. an architect s scale. B. an engineer s scale. C. a protractor. D. the 30º/60º and the 45º triangles. A drawing scale of 1:2 is the same as: A. 1/2 in. = 1 ft 0 in. B. 1/2 in. = 10 ft. C. 1/2 in. = 1 in. D. twice full size. The decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/8 is: A. 0.250. B. 0.375. C. 0.625. D. 0.750. A 22 in. by 34 in. standard size drawing sheet is considered what size sheet? A. Size A B. Size B C. Size C D. Size D
Page 2 of 15 7 8 The spacing between words should be: A. equal to the height of the letters. B. measured visually. C. 1/4 in. D. 1/16 in. Which of the following illustrations is a cylinder? 9 Which of the illustrations below is a cone? 10 Which of the illustrations below is a rectangle? 11 A arc that connects or ties two lines together must be what to the lines? A. Parallel B. Perpendicular C. Tangent D. Vertical
Page 3 of 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 The number of degrees in a circle is: A. 90. B. 180. C. 270. D. 360. An hexagon has: A. 5 sides. B. 6 sides. C. 8 sides. D. 10 sides. Which of the following symbols represents an angle? A. B. // C. @ D. * If the radius of an object is 1 1/2 in., the diameter is: A. 3/4 in. B. 1 in. C. 1 1/2 in. D. 3 in. The distance from the bottom of an object to the top of the object is the: A. circumference. B. width. C. height. D. depth. The front view consists of: A. depth and height. B. width and depth. C. height and circumference. D. width and height.
Page 4 of 15 18 Line AB is a/an: A. square line. B. miter line. C. isometric line. D. perpendicular line. 19 According to its position, View X in the illustration below is the: A. front. B. left side. C. right side. D. top. 20 The zoom feature in a CAD program allows the user to: A. move objects from one location to another quickly. B. grab an object at a particular location. C. save the drawing quickly. D. enlarge or reduce the size of the screen image.
Page 5 of 15 21 22 23 In CAD, using the Limits command allows the user to determine the: A. size of the electronic drawing space. B. size of the text. C. number of commands that can be used. D. amount of time that is needed to draw the project. An icon can best be described as: A. a small picture that takes the place of a word. B. the input device for a DOS operating system. C. where a drawing is stored when the user finishes for the day. D. a type of zip drive. The absolute coordinates of Point A in the illustration below are: 5 4 3 2 1 0 +A 1 2 3 4 5 A. 2, 3. B. 3, 2. C. -2, -3. D. -3, -2. 24 25 The largest spacing between section lines should be: A. 1/32. B. 1/16. C. 3/16. D. 1/4. Parallel, uniformly spaced lines indicating that a surface has been touched by a cutting plane are: A. cutting plane lines. B. knife edge lines. C. section lines. D. phantom lines.
Page 6 of 15 26 The type of section illustrated below is a/an: A. full section. B. half section. C. offset section. D. removed section 27 The BEST sectional view of X-X is: 28 The cutting plane shown produces a sectional drawing like the one shown in: 29 When dimensioning, one should draw whole numbers: A. any size. B. 1/2 in. tall. C. 1/8 in. tall. D. 1/16 in. tall.
Page 7 of 15 30 31 32 33 A thin line that extends from a note to the place where it applies is a/an: A. extension line. B. leader line. C. dimension line. D. finish mark. Unidirectional dimensioning means: A. dimensions read from the right and bottom of the drawing. B. all dimensions and notes must read from the bottom of the drawing. C. the same as aligned dimensioning. D. all dimensions are in decimal form. In mechanical drafting, the minimum distance between the object and a dimension line is: A. 1/16 in. B. 3/8 in. C. 3/4 in. D. 1 in. An example of a nonisometric line in the illustration below is: A. AB. B. BC. C. CD. D. DE.
Page 8 of 15 34 Which of the following pictorial drawings is the most realistic in appearance but the most difficult to draw? A. Isometric B. Oblique C. Perspective D. Cavalier 35 36 The pictorial drawing that has equal angles (120º) between the three axes is: A. perspective. B. isometric. C. oblique. D. cabinet. When creating an isometric drawing, one should NOT measure along line: A. AB. B. BC. C. CD. D. DE. 37 38 What information is given when the letters LH are at the end of a screw thread specification? A. The screw uses left-hand threads. B. The screw can be used only in low heat. C. The screw will have a large head. D. The screw type is a large hex. What type of pitch does a coarse thread series screw have? A. Very small B. Relatively large C. Medium D. Small
Page 9 of 15 39 40 The sum of the engineering measurements 10.32, 13.21, and 20.50 is: A. 22.03. B. 44. C. 22. D. 44.03. Based on the drawing below, what is the total square footage for heated living space? A. 88 sq ft B. 298 sq ft C. 378.75 sq ft D. 477.75 sq ft 41 42 The outer dimension lines on a floor plan should dimension: A. the building offsets. B. centerlines of vents. C. the door and window locations. D. the overall width and depth of the structure. What is most commonly used to indicate a centerline? A. The word CENTERLINE B. The letters CL C. The letters SCL D. The letters LC
Page 10 of 15 43 A set of drawings used to show the type and quantity of material used to build a structure and how the structure is to be built is called: A. specifications. B. working drawings. C. revisions. D. as builts. 44 A floor plan is designed with three bedrooms measuring 8 ft 0 in. by 8 ft 0 in., 10 ft 0 in. by 10 ft 0 in., and 12 ft 0 in. by 12 ft 0 in. Why is this not an acceptable design? A. A floor plan should have more than three bedrooms. B. All bedrooms should have at least 100 sq ft. C. Bedrooms should not be designed as a square shape. D. Usually two bedrooms are enough for a floor plan. 45 46 47 48 Which type of kitchen uses three walls for cabinets and appliances? A. Corridor B. L-shaped C. Peninsula D. U-shaped The minimum square feet for a full bath is: A. 40. B. 60. C. 80. D. 100. A structural member in a roof framework that runs from the eave to the ridge is a: A. rafter. B. stud. C. joist. D. girder. A minimum acceptable size for a double car garage is: A. 10 ft by 18 ft. B. 14 ft by 20 ft. C. 22 ft by 24 ft. D. 20 ft by 30 ft.
Page 11 of 15 49 50 51 52 53 What is the definition of a crawl space? A. The area between the floor joists and the ground B. A small space in a closet C. The area in base cabinets D. Attic space Which drawing shows the locations of footings, piers, access doors, and girders? A. Elevation plan B. Floor plan C. Foundation plan D. Plot plan What is the material that is attached directly to the stud wall on the exterior side of the wall? A. Finish B. Sheathing C. Siding D. Brick The standard thickness for wall sheathing materials for a house is: A. 1/4 in. B. 1/2 in. C. 3/4 in. D. 1 in. The actual size of a 2 in. by 4 in. piece of framing lumber is: A. 1 1/4 in. by 3 1/4 in. B. 1 1/2 in. by 3 1/2 in. C. 1 5/8 in. by 3 5/8 in. D. 1 3/4 in. by 3 3/4 in.
Page 12 of 15 54 In the illustration below, item No. 1 is a: 1 2 3 4 A. ceiling joist. B. collar. C. rafter. D. ridge. 55 Which of the drawings below represents a double hung window? A B C D 56 A covered area leading into a building is a: A. deck. B. foyer. C. garage. D. porch.
Page 13 of 15 57 58 59 60 61 62 The rise and the run are used to describe the: A. angle of the earth slope. B. foundation slope. C. slope of the floor joists. D. roof pitch. The difference between a handrail and a guardrail is: A. a handrail is used as a barrier along the edge of a dangerous point. B. a handrail is used for support when walking up or down the stairs. C. guardrails are always shorter than handrails. D. handrails must be made of wood or steel. An elevation that shows one side of the building is what type of drawing? A. Section B. Orthographic projection C. Mapping D. Auxiliary On an elevation plan, what line type is used when drawing a basement? A. Phantom B. Center C. Hidden D. Visible Which of the following receptacle locations requires the use of a GFI receptacle? A. Bedroom wall B. Hall wall C. Wall above a bathroom lavatory D. Outside walls Which of the following is the correct symbol for a three-way switch? A. S3 B. SSS C. 3S D. 3Switch
Page 14 of 15 63 64 To determine the size A/C unit needed for a residential structure, one calculates the: A. total square feet under the roof. B. total square feet of living area plus storage. C. total cubic feet of living and utility. D. total cubic feet of living. Which of the following is the correct cold water line symbol? 65 66 If the rise of a roof is 6 and the span is 24, what is the roof pitch? A. 6/12 B. 12/6 C. 6/24 D. 24/6 When drawing an elevation view with a 1 ft 6 in. overhang that has a brick ledge, what is the actual overhang size? A. 1 ft 0 in. B. 1 ft 1/2 in. C. 1 ft 1 1/2 in. D. 1 ft 11 1/2 in. 67 The actual size of a 2 in. by 6 in. framing member is: A. 1 1/4 in. by 5 1/4 in. B. 1 1/2 in. by 5 1/2 in. C. 1 3/4 in. by 5 3/4 in. D. 2 in. by 6 in.
Page 15 of 15 68 In the illustration below, Item 1 is a: A. footing. B. foundation. C. pier. D. pilaster. 69 70 What angle is used to represent 4/12 pitch? A. A rise of 12 and a run of 4 B. 20 C. A rise of 4 and a run of 12 D. 30 Which of the following is found on a foundation plan of a house with a crawl space? A. Location of piers B. Location of windows C. Size and direction of ceiling joists D. Water closet symbols
Page 1 of 3 Scoring Key? Answer/ Objective Scale 1 1 D Y1 Unit 2-C1 2 2D Y1 Unit 2-C1 3 3 C Y1 Unit 2-C2 4 4 C Y1 Unit 2-C2 5 5 B Y1 Unit 2-C2 6 6 D Y1 Unit 3-C1 7 7 A Y1 Unit 3-C1 8 8 A Y1 Unit 4-C1 9 9 D Y1 Unit 4-C1 10 10 A Y1 Unit 4-C1 11 11 C Y1 Unit 4-C1 12 12 D Y1 Unit 4-C1 13 13 B Y1 Unit 4-C1 14 14 A Y1 Unit 4-C1 15 15 D Y1 Unit 4-C2 16 16 C Y1 Unit 6-C1 17 17 D Y1 Unit 6-C1 18 18 B Y1 Unit 6-C1 19 19 A Y1 Unit 6-C2 20 20 D Y1 Unit 5-C1 21 21 A Y1 Unit 5-C1 22 22 A Y1 Unit 5-C1 23 23 B Y1 Unit 5-C2 24 24 C Y1 Unit 8-C1 25 25 C Y1 Unit 8-C1 26 26 C Y1 Unit 8-C1 27 27 A Y1 Unit 8-C2 28 28 C Y1 Unit 8-C2 29 29 C Y1 Unit 9-C1 30 30 B Y1 Unit 9-C1? Answer/ Objective Scale 31 31 B Y1 Unit 9-C1 32 32 B Y1 Unit 9-C1 33 33 C Y1 Unit 10-C1 34 34 C Y1 Unit 10-C1 35 35 B Y1 Unit 10-C1 36 36 C Y1 Unit 10-C2 37 37 A Y1 Unit 11-C1 38 38 B Y1 Unit 11-C2 39 39 D Y2 Unit 2-C2 40 40 D Y2 Unit 2-C2 41 41 D Y2 Unit 3-C1 42 42 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 43 43 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 44 44 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 45 45 D Y2 Unit 3-C1 46 46 A Y2 Unit 3-C1 47 47 A Y2 Unit 3-C1 48 48 C Y2 Unit 3-C1 49 49 A Y2 Unit 3-C1 50 50 C Y2 Unit 3-C1 51 51 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 52 52 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 53 53 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 54 54 C Y2 Unit 3-C1 55 55 A Y2 Unit 3-C1 56 56 D Y2 Unit 3-C1 57 57 D Y2 Unit 3-C1 58 58 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 59 59 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 60 60 C Y2 Unit 3-C1? = Test Question Number = line on GP Form
Page 2 of 3 Scoring Key? Answer/ Objective Scale 61 61 C Y2 Unit 3-C1 62 62 A Y2 Unit 3-C1 63 63 C Y2 Unit 3-C1 64 64 B Y2 Unit 3-C1 65 65 A Y2 Unit 3-C2? Answer/ Objective Scale 66 66 B Y2 Unit 3-C2 67 67 B Y2 Unit 3-C2 68 68 A Y2 Unit 3-C2 69 69 C Y2 Unit 3-C2 70 70 A Y2 Unit 3-C2? = Test Question Number = line on GP Form